2 DAYS MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
This is perhaps the most famous wildlife park in the world. Masai Mara National Reserve is known for its incredible density and variety of wildlife. Here you’ll find all of Africa’s Big Five – including an outstanding population of lion. The park is an undulating savannah of broad green horizons accented with iconic acacia trees. In just two days this short tour will bring you up close to an amazing assortment of wildlife.
The park is an inspiring mix of large and small wildlife – predators and grazers, moving and hunting over the plains, the bush, and down at the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles lie in their natural habitat. These are also the ancient lands for the Maasai people, and you’ll have an opportunity to learn about their lifestyle and culture.
SAFARI ITINERARY
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve (265 km: Approx. 5-6 hrs drive)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
05:00 hrs. – Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or Nairobi airport.
Hop into safari vehicle for your journey to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most popular wildlife park.
As we continue to the Mara, you’ll see local homesteads and perhaps Maasai herdsmen in their colorful wraps, tending to their cattle.
We should arrive at the park at approximately 10:30 hrs. The day is yours for unlimited game drives, lunch, relaxation or whatever you choose.
We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at the Mara River, site of the animal crossing during the migration. Here, crocodile lie in wait for the arriving hordes of wildlife, along with lion, cheetah and other hunters.
OVERNIGHT – We’ll spend the night at a safari lodge or tented camp of your choice.
Choose from economy, comfort or luxury accommodations, depending on your budget, style, and taste.
We’ll be up early to observe them coming into the new day. This will be followed by a big safari breakfast at your accommodation. By now you’re beginning to get the feel for the rhythms of the great Mara and its myriad wildlife. We’ll head out on another game drive, tracking for more exciting predators.
While here at the Masai Mara, there are several optional opportunities to enjoy. If you desire, take a visit to the local Maasai people at a nearby village. You’ll learn about their culture and perhaps see some of their ceremonies.
Traveling back to the capital city, we’ll stop to refresh and view the great Rift Valley escarpment. Our 2-day adventure has been filled with dramatic moments like this and not soon forgotten.
DROP-OFF – We should arrive back in Nairobi toward the early evening and will bring you to your hotel, residence or the airport
On behalf of the entire team at Homeland Adventures Kenya, a big thanks for letting us host your safari. Hope to see you soon!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- One stop shop for wildlife viewing including sights of Big five
- Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of Wild animal species.
- Unlimited game viewing drives with exclusive use of pop up top safari vehicle
- Colorful Masai tribesmen
- Unique Accommodation options in safari lodges / tented camps
- Masai village visit at Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 20 per person – Optional
- Hot air balloon ride –enquire with us =$ 420 per person – Optional